About this Backing Track:
Here‘s a Slipknot modern metal guitar backing track for the song ‘Duality‘ so you can practise all the Mick Thompson and Jim Root down tuned Slipknot metal guitar riffs you learnt in the accompanying guitar lesson.
Duality Guitar Lesson
Explore the crushing riffs and razor-sharp technique of Slipknot’s iconic track Duality with one of metal’s finest guitarists—Andy James. In this intense LickLibrary tutorial, Andy breaks down every section of this hard-hitting anthem, showing you how to nail the punishing rhythm parts, groove-laden verse riffs, and Corey and Jim’s signature down-tuned brutality. With his trademark clarity and precision, Andy guides you through: Dropped B Tuning Breakdown – Learn how to get the right tone and feel for that unmistakable low-end chug. Palm Muting & Syncopation – Tighten up your right hand with Slipknot’s aggressive, rhythm-first approach. Dynamic Transitions – From the eerie clean intro to the explosive chorus, Andy shows you how to control the song’s energy shifts like a pro. Solo Insight – While Duality is more riff-driven than lead-heavy, Andy offers creative ideas to explore Corey and Jim’s melodic approach to fills and harmonised lines. Perfect for intermediate to advanced players looking to push their rhythm chops, this tutorial is more than just a song breakdown—it’s a masterclass in modern metal rhythm guitar. Bring the chaos, lock in the groove, and learn to play Duality the right way, with Andy James at the helm.
